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Lawsonite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.093.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZrSiO4

Lawsonite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Zircon physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lawsonite and Zircon chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Lawsonite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.